Parable

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəbəl/

Parable (noun)

  1. A short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson.
  2. A story used to illustrate a point by comparing it to a real-life situation.

Examples

  • The parable illustrated the importance of honesty.
  • A parable can teach valuable life lessons.

Common collocations: tell a parable, moral of the parable, use a parable, parable as an analogy

Synonyms of Parable

Formal

Neutral

Informal